Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,880 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $78,900
Employed locally 330
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $46,110
    50th (median)
    $55,880
    75th
    $64,600
    90th
    $78,900

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Related occupations in Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,130
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,330
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Southwest Montana is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Southwest Montana is 10.4% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,110.